Solar cell module grabbing mechanism

Through a multi-axis robot and a variable distance adsorption device, combined with visual detection and drive control adjustment module, the precise grasp of solar cell modules is achieved, the problems of positioning accuracy and force control are solved, and the grasping stability and efficiency are improved. Reduces the risk of injury.

CN222273425UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-31ZHEJIANG HANGGONG INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421121224.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-22
Publication Date
2024-12-31
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-22

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Technical Problem

The existing solar cell module grabbing equipment is prone to damage to the battery cell and it is difficult to efficiently grasp components of different arrangement methods when the positioning accuracy is insufficient and the gripping force is not controlled at the time.

Method used

The variable distance adsorption device driven by a multi-axis robot is adopted, combined with the visual detection module and the drive control adjustment module to achieve accurate adsorption and spacing adjustment of the battery unit, and the vacuum adsorption and sponge suction tool reduce the risk of damage and adapt to different arrangement methods. Components.

Benefits of technology

It improves the grasping stability and efficiency of solar cell modules, reduces the damage risk of battery cells, and realizes automatic identification and precise adsorption of different arrangement methods.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a solar cell module grabbing mechanism which comprises a space moving mechanism, the moving output end of the space moving mechanism is provided with a variable-pitch adsorption device, and the variable-pitch adsorption device comprises a drive control adjusting module and a plurality of adsorption modules arranged below the drive control adjusting module side by side. Each adsorption module comprises a plurality of adsorption structures for adsorbing the battery units, and each adsorption structure is independently in control connection with the vacuum adsorption device; the device further comprises a visual detection module, the visual detection module is electrically connected with the drive control adjusting module, and the drive control adjusting module is used for adjusting the distance between the adjacent adsorption modules according to the detection result of the visual detection module. The grabbing device has the effects that the grabbing stability is high, the damage risk of the battery units is small, and the grabbing efficiency of the solar cell modules with the battery units in different arrangement modes is effectively improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of solar cell grabbing equipment, in particular to a solar cell assembly grabbing mechanism. Background Art

[0002] A solar cell module is usually composed of a plurality of battery cells arranged in an arrangement, each of which includes one or more solar cell strings. However, for different models of solar cell modules, due to different product positioning, different solar cell modules have different sizes and various arrangements. In addition, the products are naturally flat, and the battery cells are small in size. Insufficient positioning accuracy of the battery cells by the grasping equipment will cause grasping difficulties. In addition, the battery cells are light in weight, and improper grasping force control will affect the grasping stability and even cause damage to the battery cells, resulting in product defects. Therefore, it is urgent to develop a grasping mechanism with high grasping stability, low risk of battery cell damage and efficient grasping of solar cell modules. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model aims to provide a solar cell assembly grasping mechanism, which has the effects of high grasping stability, low risk of battery cell damage, and effectively improving the grasping efficiency of solar cell assemblies with different battery cell arrangements.

[0004] The above technical objectives of the utility model are achieved through the following technical solutions: a solar cell assembly grasping mechanism, comprising a space moving mechanism, a variable distance adsorption device is provided at the moving output end of the space moving mechanism, the variable distance adsorption device comprises a drive control and adjustment module, and a plurality of adsorption modules arranged in parallel below the drive control and adjustment module, each adsorption module comprises a plurality of adsorption structures for adsorbing battery cells, and each adsorption structure is individually connected to a vacuum adsorption device for control;

[0005] It also includes a visual detection module, which is electrically connected to the drive control and adjustment module. The drive control and adjustment module is used to adjust the distance between adjacent adsorption modules according to the detection result of the visual detection module.

[0006] By adopting the above technical solution, the space moving mechanism drives the variable distance adsorption device to move to the top of the solar cell module, and uses the visual inspection module to visually inspect the arrangement of the battery cells on the upper layer of the solar cell module and the spacing parameters of adjacent battery cells. Then, the parameter signal of the visual inspection result is sent to the drive control and adjustment module, and the drive control and adjustment module is used to feedback and adjust the spacing between adjacent adsorption modules so that the adsorption structures on adjacent adsorption modules are aligned with the battery cells of the target solar cell module. After that, the space moving mechanism drives the variable distance adsorption device to press down so that the corresponding adsorption structure and the battery cell to be transported are in contact with each other. At this time, the vacuum adsorption device controls the battery cells attached with electricity. The adsorption structure of the battery unit is turned on, thereby realizing the precise adsorption of battery components with different arrangements by the variable distance adsorption device. The utility model utilizes the adsorption structure to adsorb lighter battery cells, which can effectively improve the adsorption stability of the battery cells and reduce the degree of damage to the battery cells during the absorption process. At the same time, for battery components with different arrangements of battery cells, the utility model can adaptively change the spacing between adjacent adsorption modules, thereby achieving the purpose of automatically finding and aligning the adsorption, and has the effects of high grasping stability, low risk of battery cell damage, and effectively improving the grasping efficiency of solar cell components with different arrangements of battery cells.

[0007] The utility model is further configured as follows: a plurality of the adsorption modules are slidably connected to the drive control and adjustment module via a guide rail structure, and the drive control and adjustment module is used to drive adjacent adsorption modules to move closer to or farther from each other along the sliding direction of the guide rail structure.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, the addition of the guide rail structure can ensure the consistency of the lateral movement direction of adjacent adsorption modules during the spacing adjustment process, thereby improving the alignment accuracy of the adsorption structure and the battery unit.

[0009] The utility model is further configured as follows: the moving output end of the space moving mechanism is fixedly connected to the drive control and adjustment module via a fixing frame, and the fixing frame is fixedly provided with a side plate, and the visual detection module is fixedly provided on the side plate.

[0010] The utility model is further configured as follows: the spatial moving mechanism is configured as a multi-axis manipulator.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, the multi-axis manipulator, as a mature space handling equipment in the prior art, can accurately move the variable distance adsorption device to a predetermined position to be adsorbed.

[0012] The utility model is further configured as follows: the adsorption module includes a mounting frame, the adsorption structure includes a vacuum joint and an adsorption hole, the adsorption hole is opened on the mounting frame, and the vacuum joint is installed on the mounting frame and connected to the adsorption hole.

[0013] The utility model is further configured as follows: a sponge suction device is provided at one end of the mounting frame close to the air inlet of the suction hole, and the suction structure is suction-coordinated with the battery unit through the sponge suction device.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the sponge suction device has dense foaming holes, through which the adsorption force of the adsorption holes on the upper surface of the battery cell can be more uniform, thereby reducing the deformation and damage of the battery cell due to excessive adsorption force during the adsorption process.

[0015] The utility model is further configured as follows: the adsorption module includes a mounting frame, a variable distance structure is provided between the adsorption structure and the mounting frame, and the variable distance structure is used to adjust the distance between adjacent adsorption structures along the length direction of the mounting frame.

[0016] By adopting the above-mentioned technical solution, the variable distance structure and the drive control adjustment module cooperate with each other, so that the spacing between the adsorption structures distributed horizontally or vertically on the same plane can be adjusted, so that the multiple adsorption structures of the utility model can make more different arrangements, thereby improving the positioning accuracy and absorption stability of the battery cells corresponding to different types of battery assemblies.

[0017] The utility model is further configured as follows: the adsorption structure includes a mounting slider, a vacuum joint and an adsorption nozzle which are arranged on the mounting slider and are interconnected, and a plurality of the mounting sliders are adjusted on the mounting frame through the variable distance structure.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the distance between adjacent adsorption structures can be directly adjusted by using the variable distance structure, and then the vacuum adsorption device is connected to the corresponding adsorption nozzle through the vacuum joint to achieve adsorption and grasping of the battery unit.

[0019] The utility model is further configured as follows: the variable pitch structure includes a linear motion module and a scissor-type telescopic bracket, a plurality of the installation slide blocks are connected via the scissor-type telescopic bracket, and a plurality of the installation slide blocks are slidably arranged on the installation frame via the linear motion module.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, the linear motion module can drive multiple installation sliders to slide on the installation frame, and then utilize the linkage effect of the scissor-type telescopic bracket to achieve the purpose of multiple installation sliders approaching or moving away from each other, thereby achieving the purpose of synchronously adjusting the distance between adjacent adsorption structures.

[0021] The utility model is further configured as follows: the linear motion module includes a screw and an optical axis, the optical axis is arranged parallel to the mounting frame, the mounting slider is provided with a sliding hole corresponding to the optical axis, a plurality of the mounting sliders are movably inserted into the optical axis through the corresponding sliding holes, one of the mounting sliders is provided with a threaded hole corresponding to the screw, and the screw is threadedly matched with the threaded hole.

[0022] By adopting the above technical solution, utilizing the threaded cooperation between the screw and the threaded hole of the corresponding mounting slider, as well as the guiding cooperation between the mounting slider and the optical axis, the rotation of the screw can drive the corresponding mounting slider to slide along the length direction of the mounting frame.

[0023] In summary, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0024] A multi-axis manipulator is used to drive a variable-distance adsorption device to move in space. The variable-distance adsorption device includes a drive control and adjustment module and a plurality of adsorption modules arranged in parallel below the drive control and adjustment module. Each adsorption module includes a plurality of adsorption structures for adsorbing battery cells, and each adsorption structure is individually controlled and connected to a vacuum adsorption device. When working, the arrangement and spacing parameters of multiple battery cells of a battery assembly are visually inspected by a visual inspection module, and then the drive control and adjustment module is used to adjust the spacing between adjacent adsorption modules. At the same time, the spacing between adjacent adsorption structures in the length direction of each mounting frame can also be adjusted by a variable-distance structure, thereby realizing automatic positioning and adsorption grasping of battery assemblies of different sizes and models, with high grasping stability, low risk of battery cell damage, and effective improvement of the grasping efficiency of solar cell assemblies with different arrangements of battery cells. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of a specific embodiment of the present utility model.

[0026] Figure 2 This utility model Figure 1 A partial enlarged view of area A.

[0027] Figure 3 It is a partial cross-sectional view of an adsorption structure of a specific embodiment of the utility model.

[0028] Figure 4 It is a structural diagram of the second specific embodiment of the present utility model.

[0029] Figure 5 It is a structural diagram of another viewing angle of the second specific embodiment of the utility model.

[0030] Figure 6 This utility model Figure 5 A partial enlarged view of area B in the middle.

[0031] In the figure: 1. Multi-axis manipulator; 11. Variable-pitch adsorption device; 2. Drive control and adjustment module; 3. Adsorption module; 30. Mounting frame; 301. Sponge suction device; 31. Adsorption structure; 311. Vacuum joint; 312. Adsorption hole; 321. Mounting slider; 321a. Sliding hole; 321b. Threaded hole; 321c. Avoidance hole; 322. Adsorption nozzle; 4. Visual inspection module; 5. Guide rail structure; 6. Fixed frame; 61. Side panel; 71. Linear motion module; 711. Screw; 712. Optical axis; 72. Scissor-type telescopic bracket. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] The utility model is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Specific embodiment 1

[0034] A solar cell module grasping mechanism, such as Figure 1-2 As shown, it includes a space moving mechanism, and the moving output end of the space moving mechanism is provided with a variable distance adsorption device 11, and the variable distance adsorption device 11 includes a drive control adjustment module 2, and a plurality of adsorption modules 3 arranged in parallel below the drive control adjustment module 2, each adsorption module 3 includes a plurality of adsorption structures 31 for adsorbing battery cells, and each adsorption structure 31 is individually controlled and connected to the vacuum adsorption device; it also includes a visual detection module 4, the visual detection module 4 is electrically connected to the drive control adjustment module 2, and the drive control adjustment module 2 is used to adjust the distance between adjacent adsorption modules 3 according to the detection result of the visual detection module 4; the drive control adjustment module 2 includes a motor drive module and a position adjustment module, and the motor drive module drives the adjacent adsorption modules 3 to move closer to or away from each other along the sliding direction of the guide rail structure 5 through the position adjustment module, and the plurality of adsorption modules 3 are slidably connected to the drive control adjustment module 2 through the guide rail structure 5, and the drive control adjustment module Group 2 is used to drive adjacent adsorption modules 3 to move closer to or farther away from each other along the sliding direction of the guide rail structure 5. The addition of the guide rail structure 5 can ensure the consistency of the lateral movement direction of adjacent adsorption modules 3 during the spacing adjustment process, thereby improving the accuracy of locating the adsorption structure 31 and the battery cell; in this embodiment, the vacuum adsorption device includes a control panel, which is controlled and connected to the visual detection module 4, and is used to control the corresponding adsorption nozzle 322 to conduct adsorption according to the visual detection result of the visual detection module 4; the moving output end of the space moving mechanism is fixedly connected to the drive control adjustment module 2 through a fixed frame 6, and the fixed frame 6 is fixedly provided with a side plate 61, and the visual detection module 4 is fixedly provided on the side plate 61; in this embodiment, the space moving mechanism is set as a multi-axis manipulator 1. As a mature space handling equipment in the prior art, the multi-axis manipulator 1 can accurately move the variable distance adsorption device 11 to a predetermined position to be adsorbed.

[0035] like Figure 2-3As shown, the adsorption module 3 includes a mounting frame 30, and the adsorption structure 31 includes a vacuum joint 311 and an adsorption hole 312. The adsorption hole 312 is opened on the mounting frame 30, and the vacuum joint 311 is installed on the mounting frame 30 and connected to the adsorption hole 312; a sponge suction device 301 is provided at one end of the mounting frame 30 close to the air inlet of the adsorption hole 312, and the adsorption structure 31 is adsorbed and cooperated with the battery unit through the sponge suction device 301. The sponge suction device 301 has dense foaming holes, and the adsorption force of the adsorption hole 312 on the upper surface of the battery unit can be made more uniform through these foaming holes, thereby reducing the deformation and damage of the battery unit due to excessive adsorption force during the adsorption process.

[0036] In this embodiment, only one mounting slider 321 close to the screw rod 711 is provided with a threaded hole 321b, and the mounting slider 321 is threadedly matched with the screw rod 711 through the threaded hole 321b, and the other mounting sliders 321 are provided with avoidance holes 321c corresponding to the screw rod 711, and the screw rod 711 is avoidance matched with the other mounting sliders 321 through the avoidance holes 321c.

[0037] The basic working principle of the utility model is as follows: the space moving mechanism drives the variable distance adsorption device 11 to move to the top of the solar cell module, and uses the visual detection module 4 to visually detect the arrangement of the battery cells on the upper layer of the solar cell module and the spacing parameters of the adjacent battery cells, and then sends the parameter signal of the visual detection result to the drive control adjustment module 2, and uses the drive control adjustment module 2 to feedback and adjust the spacing between adjacent adsorption modules 3, so that the adsorption structure 31 on the adjacent adsorption module 3 is aligned with the battery cell of the target solar cell module, and then the space moving mechanism drives the variable distance adsorption device 11 to press down so that the corresponding adsorption structure 31 and the battery cell to be transported are in contact with each other, and at this time the vacuum adsorption device controls The adsorption structure 31 with the battery cell attached is turned on, so that the variable distance adsorption device 11 can accurately adsorb battery components with different arrangements. The utility model uses the adsorption structure 31 to adsorb lighter battery cells, which can effectively improve the adsorption stability of the battery cells and reduce the degree of damage to the battery cells during the absorption process. At the same time, for battery components with different arrangements of battery cells, the utility model can adaptively change the spacing between adjacent adsorption modules 3, so as to achieve the purpose of automatically finding and aligning the adsorption, which has the effects of high grasping stability, low risk of battery cell damage, and effectively improving the grasping efficiency of solar cell components with different arrangements of battery cells. Specific embodiment 2

[0039] A solar cell module grasping mechanism, such as Figure 4-6As shown, the difference between this embodiment and the specific embodiment 1 is that: the adsorption module 3 includes a mounting frame 30, and a variable distance structure is provided between the adsorption structure 31 and the mounting frame 30. The variable distance structure is used to adjust the distance between adjacent adsorption structures 31 along the length direction of the mounting frame 30. The variable distance structure cooperates with the drive control adjustment module 2 so that the distance between the adsorption structures 31 distributed horizontally or vertically on the same plane can be adjusted, so that the multiple adsorption structures 31 of the utility model can be arranged in more different ways, and the positioning accuracy and absorption stability of battery cells corresponding to different types of battery components are improved; the adsorption structure 31 includes a mounting slider 321, a vacuum joint 311 and an adsorption nozzle 322 arranged on the mounting slider 321 and connected to each other, and a plurality of mounting sliders 321 are arranged on the mounting frame 30 through the variable distance structure. The distance between adjacent adsorption structures 31 can be directly adjusted by using the variable distance structure, and then the vacuum adsorption device is connected to the corresponding adsorption nozzle 322 through the vacuum joint 311 to achieve adsorption and grasping of the battery cell; the variable distance structure includes a linear motion module and a scissor-type telescopic bracket 72, and a plurality of mounting sliders 321 are arranged on the mounting frame 30 through the variable distance structure. The plurality of mounting slides 321 are connected through a scissor-type telescopic bracket 72, and a plurality of mounting slides 321 are slidably arranged on the mounting frame 30 through a linear motion module. The linear motion module can drive a plurality of mounting slides 321 to slide on the mounting frame 30, and then utilize the linkage effect of the scissor-type telescopic bracket 72 to achieve the purpose of moving a plurality of mounting slides 321 closer to or farther from each other, thereby achieving the purpose of synchronously adjusting the spacing between adjacent adsorption structures 31; the linear motion module includes a screw 711 and an optical axis 712, the optical axis 712 is parallel to the mounting frame 30, and the mounting slides 321 A sliding hole 321a is provided corresponding to the optical axis 712, and a plurality of mounting sliders 321 are movably arranged on the optical axis 712 through the corresponding sliding holes 321a. A threaded hole 321b is provided through the corresponding screw rod 711 of one mounting slider 321, and the screw rod 711 is threadedly matched with the threaded hole 321b. By utilizing the threaded match between the screw rod 711 and the threaded hole 321b of the corresponding mounting slider 321, and the guiding match between the mounting slider 321 and the optical axis 712, the screw rod 711 can be rotated to drive the corresponding mounting slider 321 to slide along the length direction of the mounting frame 30.

[0040] The other structures of this embodiment are consistent with those of the first embodiment and will not be described in detail here.

[0041] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, so all equivalent changes or modifications made according to the structure, features and principles described in the scope of the present utility model patent application are included in the scope of the present utility model patent application.

Claims

1. A solar cell assembly grasping mechanism, comprising a space moving mechanism, characterized in that: The mobile output end of the space moving mechanism is provided with a variable distance adsorption device (11), the variable distance adsorption device (11) comprising a drive control and adjustment module (2), and a plurality of adsorption modules (3) arranged in parallel below the drive control and adjustment module (2), each adsorption module (3) comprising a plurality of adsorption structures (31) for adsorbing battery cells, and each adsorption structure (31) is independently connected to a vacuum adsorption device for control; It also includes a visual detection module (4), which is electrically connected to the drive control and adjustment module (2), and the drive control and adjustment module (2) is used to adjust the distance between adjacent adsorption modules (3) according to the detection result of the visual detection module (4).

2. A solar cell assembly grabbing mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of the adsorption modules (3) are slidably connected to the drive control and adjustment module (2) via a guide rail structure (5), and the drive control and adjustment module (2) is used to drive adjacent adsorption modules (3) to move closer to or farther from each other along the sliding direction of the guide rail structure (5).

3. A solar cell assembly grabbing mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The moving output end of the spatial moving mechanism is fixedly connected to the driving control and adjustment module (2) via a fixing frame (6), and the fixing frame (6) is fixedly provided with a side plate (61), and the visual detection module (4) is fixedly provided on the side plate (61).

4. A solar cell assembly grabbing mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The spatial moving mechanism is configured as a multi-axis manipulator (1).

5. A solar cell assembly grabbing mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The adsorption module (3) comprises a mounting frame (30), the adsorption structure (31) comprises a vacuum joint (311) and an adsorption hole (312), the adsorption hole (312) is opened on the mounting frame (30), and the vacuum joint (311) is mounted on the mounting frame (30) and connected to the adsorption hole (312).

6. A solar cell assembly grabbing mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that: A sponge suction device (301) is provided at one end of the mounting frame (30) close to the air inlet of the suction hole (312), and the suction structure (31) is suction-coordinated with the battery unit through the sponge suction device (301).

7. A solar cell assembly grabbing mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The adsorption module (3) comprises a mounting frame (30), and a variable distance structure is provided between the adsorption structure (31) and the mounting frame (30), wherein the variable distance structure is used to adjust the distance between adjacent adsorption structures (31) along the length direction of the mounting frame (30).

8. A solar cell assembly grabbing mechanism according to claim 7, characterized in that: The adsorption structure (31) comprises a mounting slider (321), a vacuum joint (311) and an adsorption nozzle (322) which are arranged on the mounting slider (321) and are in communication with each other, and a plurality of the mounting sliders (321) are arranged on the mounting frame (30) through adjustment by the variable pitch structure.

9. A solar cell assembly grabbing mechanism according to claim 8, characterized in that: The variable pitch structure comprises a linear motion module and a scissor-type telescopic bracket (72), a plurality of the mounting slide blocks (321) are connected via the scissor-type telescopic bracket (72), and a plurality of the mounting slide blocks (321) are slidably arranged on the mounting frame (30) via the linear motion module.

10. A solar cell assembly grabbing mechanism according to claim 9, characterized in that: The linear motion module comprises a screw rod (711) and an optical axis (712); the optical axis (712) is arranged parallel to the mounting frame (30); the mounting slider (321) is provided with a sliding hole (321a) corresponding to the optical axis (712); a plurality of mounting sliders (321) are movably arranged on the optical axis (712) through the corresponding sliding holes (321a); ​​one mounting slider (321) is provided with a threaded hole (321b) corresponding to the screw rod (711); the screw rod (711) is threadably matched with the threaded hole (321b).

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